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IBM i 7.6 TR2 and 7.5 TR8 finally shipped July 24, alongside the Power S1112. Here's what's actually in it and what IBM i shops should do now.
An honest review of Fresche X-Modernize AI: what it does, the 50% faster claim, and why there's no public price to report.
Jul 22, 2026 ·6 min read
Six CVEs landed in one IBM i Java update this month. A practical look at ibm i ptf management and the checklist to run before the next Guide drops.
Jul 20, 2026 ·7 min read
IBM shipped Bob 2.0 on July 9. Here is what changed under the hood, what stayed the same in the Premium Package for i, and whether it moves the June verdict.
Jul 15, 2026 ·6 min read
An honest review of IBM i Access Client Solutions: what ACS does well, where it's still clunky, and how to get it without hitting the licensing trap.
Jul 13, 2026 ·8 min read
IBM i security through obscurity is dead in 2026. Here's what the Fortra and IBM X-Force data show shops need to lock down now, with AI in the mix.
Jul 8, 2026 ·8 min read
Claude Sonnet 5 launched June 30, 2026 with near-Opus coding scores at lower prices. Pricing, benchmarks, and a real upgrade decision framework.
Jul 6, 2026 ·6 min read
Claude Code dynamic workflows, Routines, and scheduled agents are three different things. What each does, what it costs, and when to use one.
Jul 1, 2026 ·9 min read
An honest review of IBM Bob Premium Package for i: native IBM i access, RPG-to-SQL conversion, unit tests, and whether it is worth buying yet.
Jun 29, 2026 ·8 min read
Every AS/400 migration guide reads like a sales brochure. Here is the honest view of what really happens when IBM i shops move to modern architecture.
Jun 24, 2026 ·9 min read
When the last RPG developer retires, your IBM i programs keep running. That is the trap. Here is what actually breaks, and what you can recover.
Jun 22, 2026 ·9 min read
IBM i runs to 2035, but your RPG developers don't. A priority-ordered plan for the IBM i developer retirement wave and what to do before 2030.
Jun 17, 2026 ·8 min read
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